The Full Moon has passed, which means each night until the New Moon, we'll see less and less moon each night. This happens as we progress through the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight ...

Today, Dec. 20, 2025, the moon is 0 days old and is in the New Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 0% illuminated.

During such a busy stretch for stargazing, it can be hard to keep track of all that’s happening in the solar system, including what we can see from our backyards. On Monday night, Aug. 11, the moon ...

The celestial dance of the moon continues to captivate our imaginations, and today, December 17, 2025, marks a significant phase in its cycle—the waning crescent moon. In this article, we will explore ...

Amid tonight's waning crescent moon phase — a very thin sliver of light — you may catch site of the bright Leonid meteor shower that peaked this week and remains active until Nov. 30 or the Northern ...

The Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse will be visible to over 7 billion people in Asia, Australia, Africa and eastern Europe. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Join us on a guided tour of August's moon through all four major lunar phases. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ever-shifting ...

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